How WORD ON FIRE Crossed the Atlantic | Brenden Thompson | Huntley Leadership Podcast #182

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Summary

In this conversation, Ron Huntley interviews UK Programme Director of Word on Fire, Brendan Thompson. They discuss the origins of Word on Fire in the UK and its mission to engage the culture and re-evangelize the baptized. They also explore the concept of reading the signs of the times and discerning God's will in the midst of societal influences. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration and unity in the Church and the importance of personal holiness in the process of evangelization. Brenden Thompson shares his journey of getting involved with Word on Fire and the importance of discernment and obedience in following God's call. He emphasizes the need for lay people to be evangelizers and highlights the Word on Fire Institute as a platform for formation and support. Thompson encourages listeners to respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and find ways to deepen their prayer life and connect with others in the faith.

 

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Keywords

evangelization, Word on Fire, Catholic Church, reading the signs of the times, discernment, collaboration, unity, personal holiness, Brenden Thompson, Word on Fire, discernment, obedience, evangelization, lay people, formation, Holy Spirit, prayer

 

Takeaways

- Evangelization is crucial for the mission of the Church, and the Word on Fire ministry has been at the forefront of engaging the culture and re-evangelizing the baptized. Reading the signs of the times and discerning God's will is essential for effective evangelization.

- Collaboration and unity among different ministries and apostolates are key to the Church's mission.

- Personal holiness is necessary for authentic and impactful evangelization. Discernment and obedience are key in following God's call

- Lay people have a crucial role in evangelization

- Finding ways to deepen prayer life and connect with others is important

- The Word on Fire Institute provides resources and support for evangelizers